Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans and David Eason’s Relationship Timeline 

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Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans and David Eason’s Relationship Timeline 

Jenelle Evans and her husband, David Eason, have gone through ups and downs over the years.

The Teen Mom 2 alum began dating Eason in 2015. Shortly after their September 2017 nuptials, the pair welcomed daughter Ensley in January 2018. (Evans is also the mom of son Jace, whom she shares with ex Andrew Lewis, and son Kaiser, whom she shares with ex Nathan Griffith.)

Less than two years later, the pair had gone their separate ways and Evans planned on filing for divorce. Their tumultuous split occurred after Eason admitted to killing their family dog and Evans temporarily lost custody of both Kaiser and Ensley. However, the couple reconciled in March 2020, vowing to give their marriage another shot.

Scroll through for a timeline of Evans and Eason's relationship:

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September 2015

After Evans split from her fiancé Nathan Griffith, she met Eason on Tinder. She introduced her followers to her new man in September 2015 with a sweet selfie.  

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August 2016

The MTV star announced she was pregnant in August 2016. “Time to introduce the world to our baby girl soon, Ensley Jolie Eason. She will be arriving Jan. 28th. We couldn't be any happier! @uncledave01,” Evans captioned a photo of the couple’s maternity photoshoot in a river on Instagram. 

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January 2017

The duo's daughter, Ensley, was born on January 24, 2017. The pair both have two children from previous relationships. 

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February 2017

Eason proposed to Evans in February 2017. "We've decided on forever! #PerfectTiming," she wrote on Instagram at the time. 

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March 2017

Before they tied the knot, Evans and Eason bought a property in North Carolina together. “#HomeSweetHome 🏡😍 cannot wait to start another new chapter with you and our family! After about 8 months of hard work clearing land, getting stung by bees, blistering up our hands, etc.... our #ForeverHome is finally here!!!!” she shared with fans on Instagram in March 2017. 

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September 2017

The duo wed at their North Carolina home on September 23, 2017. A month before their nuptials, Evans described her wedding to Us as “laid-back” with a “rustic Southern theme.” 

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February 2018

After documenting their relationship on Teen Mom 2, Eason made headlines for homophobic tweets in February 2018. As a result, MTV cut ties with him and he stopped filming the series.

“David Eason’s personal comments do not reflect the views of MTV,” a network spokesperson told Us in a statement at the time. “With six weeks left of production on Teen Mom 2, effective immediately, we are ending our relationship with him.” 

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July 2018 

Amid fan speculation, Eason reportedly told fans that Evans was “13 weeks” pregnant on a Facebook live video in July 2018. A rep for the MTV star told Us that “David was definitely being sarcastic,” and that “Jenelle has an IUD birth control in and is 100 percent not pregnant” at the time. 

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August 2018

Evans defended Eason amid backlash during the season 8 Teen Mom 2 reunion, which aired in August 2018. “He thinks he shouldn’t have said it the way he did, but he still stands by his views,” she explained. “He just doesn’t want his kids to grow up and be that way. … He’ll still love them and adore them but he just wouldn’t agree with their lifestyle.” 

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October 2018

Evans accused Eason of assault during a 911 call in October 2018. “My husband, he just assaulted me … He pinned me down on the ground in the yard, and I think I heard my f–king collarbone crack and I can’t move my arms,” she said through tears according to audio obtained by Radar Online. She also claimed Eason “got violent because he was drinking.” 

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October 2018

The same day the 911 call was released, Evans called the situation “a drunk and dramatic misunderstanding” to E! News. ”Everything is great. We are totally fine … just taking time off social media, time to focus on ourselves and our family."

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October 2018

Just hours after news of the incident broke, the couple documented going out to dinner together. Eason shared an Instagram Story of Evans smiling for the camera. In an Instagram photo, Eason later wrote that they "have never been happier, thanks for asking!"

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December 2018

Evans clapped back in December 2018 after rumors surfaced she and Eason split because they unfollowed each other on Instagram. “Lmafo Married couples have disagreements but that doesn’t mean they are ‘splitting up.’ #RUMORS,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “My mom isn’t even friends with me on social media ... why does social media determine someone’s life?”

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February 2019

Split rumors began to plague the couple after Evans changed her relationship status to "Separated" on Facebook on February 16. She also posted a picture of herself with the caption: "Single AF" with a shrug emoji. However, a source exclusively told Us, "They are fighting ... but they aren't broken up."

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April 2019

Eason seemingly proved that the duo were on good terms after split speculation by sharing a racy photo of Evans on Instagram. “Now this is what you would call ‘stunning in a bikini’!” he gushed alongside a photo of the MTV star in a thong bathing suit. “My wife is the absolute most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life.”

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April 2019

The pair’s relationship went south two months later. A source told Us that Evans and Eason were “fighting really badly” and the Read Between the Lines author was “over” the relationship.

While she did not speak publicly about the status of her marriage, Evans posted a cryptic note on Facebook that sparked split rumors: “Jenelle Eason is feeling devastated,” it read. The reality TV personality also took to Facebook and posted videos of Ariana Grande’s breakup song “In My Head,” along with the caption, “Speak to me Ari.”

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May 2019

Yet another rough patch in the couple’s tumultuous relationship occurred when Eason shot and killed Evans’ dog Nugget after he claimed it nipped at their daughter, Ensley. Eason admitted to his actions alongside a video of the toddler on Instagram at the time. “I dont give a damn what animal bites my baby on the face,” he wrote. “Whether it be your dog or mine, a dog is a dog and I dont put up with that s—t at all. I’m all about protecting my family, it is my lifes mission. Some people are worth killing or dying for and my family means that much to me.”

Evans — whose eldest son, Jace, was on a cruise with her mom at the time — briefly left the couple’s farm with Ensley and her other son, Kaiser, only to return homedays later. Though the reality star told Us she was considering divorce after Eason's actions, she later revealed to Us that she is “working to fix my marriage as well and moving forward.”

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May 2019

MTV cut all ties with Evans shortly after her husband killed the French bulldog. “David has been here for me since the news broke, he told me to not worry about it and to stay positive,” Evans told Us at the time. The couple also lost custody of their three children after the dog’s controversial death.

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June 2019

Evans and Eason appeared at North Carolina’s Columbus County Courthouse on June 4 in hopes of regaining custody of their children. Later that month, Evans shared a picture of Eason hugging their 2-year-old daughter, Ensley, after Father’s Day.

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July 2019

On July 2, Evans opened up to Us about recently calling 911 on her mother, Barbara, claiming that she heard from Jace that Barbara had locked Ensley in a bedroom.

The following day, the former reality star regained custody of her children, telling Us that she was “ecstatic” about the development and “excited to be moving forward and continuing to show America I’m a good parent.” Evans later revealed she was planning on getting full custody of Jace.

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July 2019

In an Instagram Q&A on July 8, Evans gave an update on her relationship following the dog incident. When a fan asked if it was a hard decision for her to stay with Eason, she responded, "Honestly yes, we were on bad terms for almost a week. Didn’t talk much. He knows how upset it made me. Now that we are getting over this incident, our relationship has got a lot stronger. David has completed anger management as well.”

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August 2019

When asked if they wanted more kids, Evans wrote on her Instagram Story, "Nope. We are good with what we have lol."

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September 2019

Evans told Us exclusively at the Us Weekly Most Stylish New Yorkers party that she and Eason were “doing really good” after a trying summer. “We went to a coparenting counseling … and we overcame a lot of obstacles, and we’ve just been dealing with it the best we can,” she added.

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October 2019

The former MTV personality announced her split from Eason on October 31 after two years of marriage. “The kids and I have moved away from David. Nobody gets into a marriage expecting it to end but I know thats what is best for me, and for my kids. Today I’ve filed papers to start that process,” she wrote on Instagram. “I appreciate the support from everybody who has asked how I am. Me and the kids are doing great. We need some time to be together. But you’ll hear from us again soon.”

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March 2020

In a YouTube Q&A posted in March 2020, Evans revealed that she and Eason had decided "to work things out" and are taking it slow. She explained that she had moved back to North Carolina with her kids and told viewers that Eason had never abused her or the children.

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March 2020

Eason posted a picture cuddled up to Evans at the beach, writing, “You will always be the love of my life @jevans1219. I’m so happy that we have become so close and bonded recently. Here's to a lifetime of our own kind of quarantine, boat rides, ATV trails, living off the land, etc. I don't think we are going to have a hard time staying secluded lol we already have been for awhile.”

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March 2021

“I think before I wasn’t sure, but now I’m really secure with my marriage,” Evans exclusively told Us about their relationship. “And I really do think this is forever, especially because lately we’ve been really getting along, like, for longer periods of time than before. So, it’s great.”

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September 2021

“Through all the BS, we made it. I’ve never been happier and glad we are on another level of understanding each other. CHEERS TO US,” she gushed via Instagram while celebrating their fourth anniversary.

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October 2021

The couple were all smiles during a pumpkin patch outing.

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January 2022

The twosome celebrated Ensley’s 5th birthday with a sweet family photo.

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September 2022

While making a cameo appearance on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Evans gave an update on her relationship with Eason.

“Me and David, we haven’t been getting along lately. It’s been on and off,” she shared, explaining how his unemployment is getting to her. “Everyone knows he doesn’t have a job. It’s like, I’m sitting here providing for everyone, for years, and it’s still the same!”

The North Carolina native continued: “It’s hard. I’m so fed up. I’ve been giving him a cold shoulder, not really talking to him. We, like, text [instead of] talk now, he’ll be on the other side of my land, in his shop.”

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December 2022

The pair appeared on the verge of a breakup amid Evans' birthday celebration. “TELL ME WHERE @DAVIDEASON88 IS CUZ IT’S MY BIRTHDAY AT MIDNIGHT AND HE’S GONE,” Evans wrote via her Instagram Story at the time, later uploading a photo of her left hand without her wedding ring. “I DON’T WANT TO EXPLAIN BUT JUST KNOW THAT MY BIRTHDAY WAS RUINED ? BY A NARCISSISTIC A—HOLE,” she continued.

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March 2023

The pair welcomed Jace into their home full-time as Barbara gave custody back to Evans. "My mother agrees it's time for Jace to be back with his siblings and living with a mother and father," Evans told Us in an exclusive statement at the time. "She also thinks it's important for Jace to be around a father figure to learn 'boy things' and have 'men talk'. She has seen the way Eason parents my children and she knows we're able to handle it.

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August 2023

Evans’ son Jace was reported missing five months after she regained custody of him. At the time, Evans told Us that Jace got in trouble at school so she and Eason took his phone away.

Evans made it clear that her rocky romance and arguments with Eason wasn’t the cause of his disappearance. Jace was found safe and sound later that day.

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September 2023

After a second runaway attempt in August, Jace ran away from home again in late September. According to a police report released in October 2023, Barbara told the cops that Jace called her claiming he was “hiding” from Eason due to his stepdad’s alleged abuse.

“[Barbara] advised that she had spoken to [Jace] earlier in the evening when he called from an unknown number and told her about being assaulted by David Eason and that he ran away and was hiding,” the report stated.

Jenelle, for her part, later tweeted, “This isn’t about David whether you want to blame him or not.” She also accused her mother of lying to police.

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March 2024

News broke on March 4 that Evans filed for separation from Eason after six years of marriage. Evans listed the date of separation as February 16, according to court documents obtained by The Sun.

The reality star stated she filed the paperwork with “the intent that the separation be permanent." Evans claimed that throughout her marriage to Eason, he has “exhibited concerning and at times disturbing behavior towards [her].” She alleged that during an uninvited visit in February, Eason “told her to kill herself,” which she recorded for her “safety,” per the outlet.

She further alleged that Eason’s “excessive use of alcohol,” resulted in him throwing away money, which could have been used toward the “financial well-being of the minor children.”